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Meanwhile,quietly, her kindly face filled with concern Itbullied, but I hope for the best Maybe they have so totally unrelated to tell ot out of rehab? Anything is possible when it comes to Auntie Bee

Unfortunately, no such luck

“Tilly, sweetheart, I just got off the phone with Principal Hartman He told us about your little incident today with that Sairl That was very, very rude of her I just cannot believe anyone would treat you like that Your father and I are so sorry that you had to deal with that today,”

I can feel ain as I replay the scene in my mind Who does Samantha think she is anyways? Does she know she’s made my mom cry?

“Your father and I realize that maybe we haven’t set the best example health-wise, and that this incident was related to your weight But you have to understand, we just don’t believe the value of a person lies in the shape of their body And men and women of all different sizes are beautiful If you are happy and comfortable the way you are… then baby, you just brush yourself off and forget all about this Little Miss Samantha Because at the end of the day all that matters is how YOU feel”

Mom takes a moment to pause here She breathes in and purses her lips, carefully deciding how to say what is co next

“Noith that said, if you’re having issues at school and it’s ht, you should knoill always be here to help and encourage you You know that your father and I love and support you And it et healthy as a fa a little better, and hborhood”

“U voice “But I don’t think that’s necessary It’s not that I don’t believe in a healthy lifestyle, it’s just that this is hoe are, Mom and Dad We’re round people Even Aunt Bee and Uncle Edmond are round We can’t help it”

My parents nod

“Yes, but sweetheart, we’re happy to get a faym membership, if that’s what you want,” my dad says tentatively

I slam a hand down on the table